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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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